Silent Operation - PSC Power Star Operation Manual

amps and is of the "slow blow" type. This fuse should not fail under normal
operating conditions. If this fuse ever fails, please take your PSC Power Star to
a qualified technician for repair. Failure of this fuse or the power supply itself is
indicated when the front panel, BLUE LED, AC indicator is not lit when the unit is
connected to AC. This front panel, BLUE LED indicator is labeled "AC"
Safety note: There are no user serviceable parts within the PSC Power Star.
Within the PSC Power Star, there may be hazardous voltages present. Do
not disassemble the PSC Power Star. Refer all servicing to a qualified
technician.
PROPER POWER STAR COOLING:
Your new PSC Power Star is a high power device. It has a rated output of 225
watts. Although it has been designed using a high efficiency switch-mode power
supply, the unit still does generate a considerable amount of heat when running
at its full rated capacity. This heat must be dissipated for proper operation of the
Power Star. Because of this, the Power Star is designed with a housing that
contains rows of cooling vents. These cooling vents must not be blocked at any
time. Failure to provide adequate airflow around the PSC Power Star will cause
damage to the unit and will not be covered under warranty. Always leave a
minimum of 1" (2.5cm) open space above the PSC Power Star for proper
ventilation.

SILENT OPERATION:

The PSC Power Star is convection cooled. It does not contain any fans that
generate any mechanical noise. Therefore it can be used without concern on
even the most quiet film set.
EQUIPMENT POWER CABLES:
PSC recommends that you use only two conductor, unshielded, 16AWG
power cable for power distribution. Shielded cable is not recommended as
the shield may cause short circuits between adjacent pins on the connectors.
NOTE: Use only the pins necessary to operate your specific piece of
equipment! For example, if your Solice Mixer requires 12Vdc to operate, then
you should only connect pins 1 (ground) and pin 4 (+12Vdc). Many pieces of
equipment use pins 2 and 3 for other functions such as battery charging. There
are no industry standards for the use of pins 2 and 3. Their use may not be
compatible with the Power Star. Remember, use only 2-conductor cable and
wire only pins 1 and 4 on your connectors!